We are seeking an experienced and motivated Finance Manager to provide professional business partnering support across multiple sites. The successful candidate will play a key role in producing and presenting monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and delivering clear financial information to senior leaders to support effective decision-making.
The Finance Manager will be responsible for preparing annual budgets and forecasts, completing month-end routines including journals, accruals and prepayments, and producing detailed management accounts with commentary. They will present financial reports to stakeholders, build strong relationships with budget holders, and provide guidance to ensure sound financial management across the organisation. The role also involves supporting funding applications and grant expenditure claims, overseeing balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, depreciation and payroll, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, policies and audit requirements. In addition, the Finance Manager will approve payments, monitor financial controls, and contribute to the ongoing development of financial systems and processes.
Applicants should hold a professional accountancy qualification such as ACCA or CIMA with current membership. They should have proven experience producing management accounts and delivering business partnering services to senior stakeholders, together with strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently to tight deadlines. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is essential. Experience in the education sector and familiarity with Access Education financial systems would be advantageous but not essential.
In return, this role offers a supportive working environment that values staff wellbeing, with access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and wellbeing resources, as well as opportunities for professional development and training.
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